My Raspberry and Strawberry Plants are Here!

My mom grows the best raspberries in her garden.  There is nothing better than going out in her yard and picking a handful of just the most delicious ripe berries or having some of her homemade raspberry jam.  So I decided it was time to try and grow some myself.  I ordered them earlier this winter … Continue reading My Raspberry and Strawberry Plants are Here!

35 Pounds of Tomatoes

No, I didn't grow that many in my garden.   I got a decent harvest this year to keep us in fresh tomatoes for the summer and early fall, but for stocking up for winter, I went to the local Farmers Market.   I bought the large, 10 lb box last week and processed those … Continue reading 35 Pounds of Tomatoes

Glowing Tomatoes

The tomatoes are ready for picking in bulk this weekend.  I been picking as needed for eating; BLT's, tomato mozzarella salad, grilled burgers, greek salads, tomatoes au gratin, and the list goes on. Do you have a favorite fresh tomato recipe? But this weekend, I have the time to harvest them for winter storage.  In … Continue reading Glowing Tomatoes

Beginning to Look Like a Jungle

I finally got my basil seeds to start indoors.   I kept forgetting to by them at the store.  I  planted them in the seed trays on April 11, so I should be fine for transplanting in May.  The other seedlings are growing like gangbusters.  Just need to remember to keep them watered and turned. … Continue reading Beginning to Look Like a Jungle